RESOLUTION #2 – REGARDING APPRECIATION OF AND SUPPORT FOR OUR ARMED FORCES DURING THE WAR ON TERROR

WHEREAS, the messengers to the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention adopted Resolution four in 2001 addressing and condemning the attack on America by terrorists on September 11, 2001; and

Whereas, Resolution four affirmed our President, George W. Bush, for his courageous leadership during these days of national and international crisis along with the President’s leadership team in all branches of government; and

Whereas, Resolution four affirmed the leadership of both houses of Congress for their willingness to work together against a common foe; and

Whereas, Resolution four expressed ardent support for our servicemen and servicewomen who bravely defend freedom’s cause in our homeland and abroad; and

Whereas, our deep sense of support and our prayers continue even more fervently as the devotion and resolve of our armed forces are manifested in such a resolute and competent way under a myriad of circumstances that are presented on the varied fields of battle confronting our servicemen and servicewomen;

THEREFORE Be it resolved, that we, the messengers to the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, meeting in Plano, Texas, October 25-26, 2004, affirm and ratify Resolution four passed by this Convention at the annual meeting in 2001 directed primarily to the terrorists’ attacks on America, September 11, 2001; and

Be it further resolved, that we commend our armed forces, beginning with our President as Commander-In-Chief, for a job well done and for staying the course now and in the future in the continuing fight against terrorism, a global scourge; and

Be it fINALLY resolved, that our armed forces be apprised in an appropriate way of this Convention’s gratitude for their sense of duty and for their service to our Country with honor in the greatest traditions of our armed forces, also giving assurance of our support and fervent prayers through the unfolding years.